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On 6th March 2025 we are launching the Status of African Women in Research Report at USIU Africa! Aligned with International Women’s Day 2025 and the theme "Accelerate Action," the event will unveil key insights into the challenges and opportunities for African women in research, drawn from Mawazo Institute’s 2023 Fellowship Programme applications and Academic Needs Survey. The launch will be followed by a dynamic student debate, fostering critical conversations on gender equality in research.
Not attending in person? Catch the recording later on Mawazo’s YouTube channel, with highlights on LinkedIn, Facebook, and X
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with data-driven solutions for advancing women in Africa’s research ecosystem!
We are thrilled to announce the graduation of the 2023 Mawazo Fellows!
Please join us this Thursday, October 3, from 3 PM to 6 PM EAT, to honour and celebrate 40 exceptional women researchers making remarkable strides in addressing Africa’s most pressing development challenges.
(re)SIP. (re)SEARCH. (re)SOLVE: Join us for an interactive evening to explore the journeys of African women researchers
Engage with us as we turn Nairobi Street Kitchen into a delightful and delicious think tank for the night!
Let your ideas flow and mind expand as we delve into the experiences of African women in research.
This is a fun night, where we Sip our drinks, Search collectively, and Solve our societal challenges!
In honour of International Women's Day 2024, the Mawazo Institute will hold a series of events from Tuesday, March 05, 2024 to Thursday, March 07, 2024 to highlight the importance of recognizing women researchers as innovators.
(re)SIP. (re)SEARCH. (re)SOLVE: join us for an interactive evening to explore innovations in HIV & AIDS
Join us as we turn K1 from a drink tank into a think tank for the night!
Let your ideas flow and mind expand as we explore innovative approaches to HIV & AIDS responses through four (4) different lenses.
Nairobi Ideas Night: What does African Freedom look like?
Thursday, May 25, 2023
We are pleased to invite our Mawazo Alumni to an online event on the 29th March 2023, 6pm-7:30pm EAT, during which we will officially launch the Mawazo Connects Network
The Gender Equality, Disability And Social Inclusion(GESI) workshop will launch a report among several activities to celebrate International Women’s Day, with the objective being to share the findings on patterns of gender inequality and
social inclusion in Kenya and to gather feedback that can strengthen the analysis.
We bring together African women researchers and scientists eager to participate in the discussion while highlighting the key components of African feminist movement.
Africa is home to the most rapidly growing cities in the world; come test your knowledge on how African ideas are building our future cities